Closed in 2024, central Iowa wildlife refuge plans to reopen visitor center
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Des Moines plans to continue environmental education and renovate its visitor center that’s been closed for nearly two years. Educational programs at the […]
Former Iowa Corn Growers leader sounds alarm about fertilizer prices
An eastern Iowa farmer who’s a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says the price spike in fertilizer is out of control. Lance Lillibridge raises cattle, corn, soybeans […]
Rules approved to add hands-free tickets to your driving record
The state Transportation Commission has approved rules for the new hands-free cellphone law that could lead to violators losing their driver’s license. The DOT’s Kathleen Meradith-Ayers says the new rules […]
Iowa House votes to set penalty for pet theft
About two million dogs were stolen in the U.S. last year according to the American Kennel Club and a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would establish legal ways someone […]
Blizzard brings dozens of crashes and one death in SE Iowa
Blizzard conditions forced the closure of long stretches of Interstates 80 and 35 Sunday night, while the Iowa State Patrol responded to more than 60 crashes just on Sunday. Nine […]
Iowa Poison Control Center now offers chat feature via website
Despite the snow, it’ll soon be spring and Iowans will need to take greater care when using a host of products inside their homes and outside in their yards to […]
Drama at the deadline as candidates file for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
The complete list of candidates who’ve qualified for the Iowa Republican and Democratic Party’s Primary Elections on June 2 is likely to be released late Monday or on Tuesday. Friday […]
Iowa Supreme Court rules on plea deal requiring a house purchase
The Iowa Supreme Court has ordered resentencing for a Dallas County man who was required to buy a house to avoid jail time. Christopher Hidlebaugh agreed to a plea deal […]
Marquette celebrates as casino moves from boat to land
There’s a grand opening celebration in Marquette today as the casino there moves from water to land. The Casino Queen in Marquette was purchased last year by Bally’s and they […]
Scholar who breathed new life into ancient classics lectures at UI
With a major motion picture coming out this summer, there’s renewed interest in the 2,700 year old poem “The Odyssey,” and the first woman to translate the ancient Greek text […]